Who among the following had been the first unopposed and unanimously elected President in India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the first unopposed and unanimously elected President of India. He became the sixth President of India, serving from 1977 to 1982. His election to the presidency was a historic and unique event in Indian political history because no other candidates contested against him, demonstrating a broad consensus and support from across the political spectrum. This reflected the country's need for a stabilizing figure during a politically sensitive period following the Emergency.
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· First and only unopposed President elected in India.
· Served as the 6th President from 1977 to 1982.
· His election showed unanimous political support.
· Previously held key positions:
· Speaker of the Lok Sabha
· Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Additional Information:
· Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Served as the first President of India (1950–1962), but was not elected unopposed.
· Dr. Radha Krishnan: Served as the second President (1962–1967), also not unopposed.
· The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising:
· Elected members of both houses of Parliament
· Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories
· While the President’s role is largely ceremonial, they play a crucial constitutional role in times of political crisis.
· Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy’s unopposed election remains unparalleled in Indian democratic history.